Bucky Irving or Rashee Rice?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Rashee Rice
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bucky Irving | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 1 rank Rashee Rice ahead | #46#41–#52edge | #47#33–#58 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX39#37–#42 | FLX30#28–#33edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.1 | 15.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overall | 28 #26 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +136 val | -4 ranks · -372 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Bucky Irving or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17); on the flex board it is #39 vs #30. Projections: 13.1 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Rashee Rice?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.